# Words vs EWA

The clearest difference is ads: Words at none against EWA's shown. EWA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Words sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and EWA sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWA has 196K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Words's written reviews are positive against 75% of EWA's.

Words ships an update every 2 months, EWA weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Words | EWA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-learn-languages-fast/id636486459/reviews) | **[4.7 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **196K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 103 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Lebedev](https://appshunter.io/developer/636486462) | [Lithium Lab Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419510513) |

## What reviewers say

### Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-learn-languages-fast/id636486459)

Master English and German with engaging exercises and personalized training. Learn new words in just 20 minutes a day, track your progress, and study offline or on the go.

**Highlights:** 10 unique exercises, Ready-made & custom lessons, Built-in dictionary, Accurate pronunciations, Smart learning algorithm, Offline mode, Hands-free mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (English) | $13.99 | per month |
| Premium (English) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium (German) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (English) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Highly effective vocabulary learning app
- 👍 Engaging and varied learning techniques
- 💪 Impressive learning progress and results
- 📚 Flexible and customizable learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Offline mode issues with premium features
- 🗣 Outdated dictionary with many archaic words
- 🖼️ Lack of image support for words
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and change settings

**Reported bugs**

- Premium features disappear during offline use
- Inability to restore purchases after updates

**Requested features**

- Add image generation for all words
- Improve offline mode functionality
- Expand dictionary with more modern vocabulary
- Enhance customization and personalization options


### EWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewa-learn-languages/id1200778841)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master English, Spanish, or French with this app. Read books with instant translations, practice speaking with TV characters, and use flashcards to build vocabulary. Learn at your own pace with engaging games and dialogues.

**Highlights:** Books with real-time translation, Speaking courses with TV characters, Everyday dialogues, Flashcards with spaced repetition, Language learning games, Vocabulary building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One-Month EWA Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| One-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Six-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| One-Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-Year Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to learn
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🎬 Engaging movie/TV clips
- 🎓 Helpful for improving vocabulary and reading skills
- 🤩 Entertaining and interactive learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and definitions
- 🤔 Lack of advanced content for intermediate/experienced learners
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Poor pronunciation from text-to-speech
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent app performance and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons and progress getting reset unexpectedly
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Incorrect or missing translations in books and lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more language options beyond English and Spanish
- Improve translation accuracy and provide context-based definitions
- Offer more advanced content and customization options
- Integrate speech recognition for speaking practice
- Improve app stability and reduce technical issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Words free?

Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EWA free?

EWA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Words or EWA?

EWA is rated higher. Words averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while EWA averages 4.7 from 196K ratings.

### Do Words or EWA have ads?

EWA shows ads; Words does not.

### Which is updated more often, Words or EWA?

Words ships an update every 2 months, and EWA weekly. Most recently, Words was updated on September 24, 2026 and EWA on September 24, 2026.

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